No magic in a bottle: Supplements might help, but first, test, then trust

No magic in a bottle: Supplements might help, but first, test, then trust (Photo: iStock)

If you're one of those health enthusiasts, you may find yourself popping pills from time to time. Everywhere you look, there are advertisements promoting supplements for just about everything, detoxing, de-bloating, hormonal balance, metabolism, and anything else under the sun.

But no magic pill can solve your medical issues. You need to be particularly cautious when purchasing health supplements. At best, you may be setting yourself up for a placebo-fuelled ride, and at worst, you could be harming yourself.